Lake Chelan

Life, lake front, is not too shabby!  The annual Droullard beach trip got switched up this year and we headed to Lake Chelan.  My parents rented a house right on the lake and even scored a speed boat to go with it.  The trip was perfect...the weather, the water temp, the food, the cousin fun, the fact that we basically never left the house the whole week, it was great!  The only bummer was that David had to stay home and work.  We missed his backflips off the dock, skills on the grill, hands on deck for the boat, smile, love and overall energy.  But being that The Lot had opened just 4 days before we left, it was acceptable and understandable why he was needed in Bend.   Not quite the hands free business we hope to some day make it!

Our daily ride in the boat was a highlight for everyone.  The kids couldn't wait for the next "motor boat" ride!  They loved to go fast and feel the wind in their hair.  The boys decided that wearing goggles were a necessary part of the experience while driving fast in the boat.

We cruised the shoreline, admired the houses and just relaxed out on the water.  There were a few bumpy moments when the water got rough.  The kids loved it...I made sure to have one hand or foot on each, so no one bumped overboard.

I am so glad I packed our floating island for the trip.  It was the best part of playing in the water off the dock.  The kids loved jumping off the dock into the mesh floor over and over and over again.    

The neighbors also had a floating trampoline that they were kind enough to let us play on.  The kids loved it of course...I couldn't believe how hard it was to jump on this thing.  A few jumps and I was out of breath and had jelly legs.  

Grandma time was in full force.  Lots of swimming breaks to warm up in Grandma's arms...she is so great at snuggling!

We didn't have any hooks, but fishing off the dock was a favorite way to pass the time at the lake.  Lots of casting practice!  We did in fact catch a duck at one point...thank goodness she spit back out the plastic bait before trying to swallow the bright yellow fish on the end of the line!

I love this picture of Auntie and Piper.  So great to have time together. 

Garret loves DOGS!!!  He and Mango were swimming buddies!  

These boys crack me up.  They can get wild and crazy, but their personalities make my heart full.  They are so different and so lovable...they love super heroes and telling jokes.  Calvin couldn't get enough of cannon balls off the side of the dock.  Jett loved to be in control of the island from shore.  

Even Mango the puppy pants loved the lake.  He only fell in once, but he loved chasing the ducks away and fetching sticks.  Though he wouldn't jump off the dock...our cautious puppy liked to use the stairs.

Uncle Kevin brought his famous bubble solution for backyard fun.  These gigantic bubbles just couldn't help but be chased and popped. On the rare occasion we could keep tiny fingers away, watching them float was pretty amazing.

Playing with Garret was the highlight of the trip for Piper.  He is so great with all the kids, fun to be with, a master at helping control the craziness, and overall just a great example to my kids.  Thank you Garret for all your love and fun you soaked Piper, Calvin and Jett in for the week.

Such tired boys.  A week with no naps, non-stop swimming in the lake and hot tub...fun, fun and more fun.  Looking good in their new matchy-poo outfits from Grandma.

Lisa and Kevin, floating in style...seems like they should have had a margarita in hand for this picture.

Group shot!

Mini Golf and ice cream with Grandpa.  I don't know who had more fun, the kids or Grandpa!

Officially LAKE Kids!!!

Piper, Calvin and Jett are still talking about when we get to go back to Grandma and Grandpa's lake house, they all want to throw each other off the dock.  It really was a wonderful trip. Thank you mom and dad for your generosity and love to put this trip together.  This annual trip means so much to all of us, can't think of a better way to spend time with family.